The persimmons on the Xishan Island are about to ripen. It is time to arrange a picking trip and enjoy the countryside.
Farmers on Xishan Island have been planting persimmon trees for a long time. The unique geographical location and fertile soil are very suitable for persimmon trees. Pick one ripe persimmon and gently peel off its skin, then suck its flesh, the sweet juice will immediately fill your mouth.
In Chinese, “persimmon” (柿 Shì) sounds like the words “事” and “世”(Shì), meaning “things” and “the world” respectively, which are auspicious and promising. There has been the custom of giving persimmons as a gift to convey good wishes since ancient times.
Tips
- Persimmon cannot be eaten with food such as yogurt, crab and egg, otherwise it will cause stomach discomfort and affect the absorption of protein.
- Persimmon cannot be eaten with sweet potato, hawthorn and Chinese black date. These foods combined can easily cause flatulence, which may aggravate the indigestion after eating persimmons.